Meta-Analysis of Risk Factors for Congenital Heart Disease: Part 2, Maternal Medication, Reproductive Technologies, and Familial and Fetal Factors.

Background: The quantitative effects of congenital heart disease (CHD) risk factors are not fully understood. We conducted a meta-analysis of all CHD risk factors. This report explores maternal medication, assisted reproductive technologies (ART), and familial and fetal factors.

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prenatal Risk Factors for Congenital Heart Disease: Part 1, Maternal Chronic Diseases and Parental Exposures.

Background: There is considerable heterogeneity in studies on prenatal risk factors for congenital heart diseases (CHDs). We performed a meta-analysis of all nongenetic factors of CHDs. This report presents results of factors related to maternal chronic diseases and parental exposures.

The experience of patient partners in research: a qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis.

Context: Patient engagement in research consists in involving patients as partners across the research cycle. This practice has quickly become an international standard, with funding bodies actively encouraging it. As the increased incentive to engage patients can lead to tokenistic partnerships, it is important to consider the experiences of patient-partners.